basically

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In an unusual move, the University of Michigan put out another press release on Friday basically defending its survey.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

We’re playing both eras, it’s basically half and half.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“In the age of AI, if you don’t have the right talent and the right technology, basically you’re going to become irrelevant very soon,” Sadoun said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Postal Service and Social Security Administration basically said they were still figuring out what the order means for them.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

So, basically, things are back to normal between us.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish